but crucifixes and crosses are still symbols...they are a way to represent ur religion, just like the star of david...and ALOT of ppl make these things really sacred...almost to the point they practically are worshipping them...
anything that u can see or touch that represents a religion is a form of an idol/symbol in some way...such as a cross, buddah, etc....
therefore, if these idols/symbols are ur representation of ur religion, its the same as worshiping that idol/symbol...

true, they arent the subject(god) ur worshipping, like the buddah,i.e....but some ppl carry their meanings too far and forget that this is not a representation of jesus/god. its only a representation of their beliefs...

thats just my oppinion...